Jones v. Schreiber

This is an appeal by defendant from an order denying an alternative motion for judgment non obstante or a new trial.

Defendant and his wife invited plaintiff, her sister and husband, to take an automobile ride. Defendant drove the car, the two gentlemen occupying the front seat and the three ladies the rear. They were traveling upon a trunk highway and, as determined by the jury, the defendant so negligently operated the car that it went into a side ditch, seriously injuring the plaintiff. Was plaintiff guilty of contributory negligence? This is the sole question presented by the record.

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